Durga Puja 2025: Traffic advisory issued for ‘Bhasani’ in Cuttack; check details

Traffic restrictions were announced on Friday by the Commissionerate Police-Cuttack to ensure the smooth movement of the public in the city during the Durga Puja immersion ceremony this year.

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The advisory was released for plying of vehicles in and around Cuttack city starting 7.00 AM on October 3 till the end of Bhasani (immersion ceremony) on October 4 for the convenience and safety of the general public.

As per the traffic advisory, no vehicle will be allowed to ply on the following roads on the date and time mentioned above:

1. No vehicle shall be allowed directly towards Ranihat Clock Tower from CDA, Market Complex, Post Office Chhak and Bombay Hotel Chhak of College Square. They can avail Mahanadi Ring Road from CDA Market Complex to Jobra Chhak via Bombay Hotel and ‘I Love Cuttack’ selfie point.

2. No vehicle shall be allowed to go from Malgodown State Bank side to College Chhak through Pilgrim Road. They can go to OMP/CDA Market Chhak, College Square through Malgodown and Malgodown Fly-over Bridge.

3. No vehicle shall be allowed from Mochi Sahi Chhak to Clock Tower Chhak directly via Ranihat High School. They can take left turn at Mochi Sahi Chhak to go to Clock Tower Chhak or Jobra Chhak via Dr. Tejeswar Rao Chhak.

4. When Medha (idols) are approaching to Ranihat Chhak no vehicle shall be allowed from Bajrakabati Bridge to Ranihat Chhak. They can go to Buxi Bazaar or Mangalabag through Kesharpur Bridge.

5. At the time of Medha passing at Mangalabag Chhak, no vehicle shall be allowed to go from Kathagola Chhak to Mangalabag Chhak.

6. No vehicle shall be allowed to go towards Howrah Motor Chhak from Matamath Chhak and Vigilance Gada.

7. No vehicle shall be allowed to go towards Mani Sahoo Chhak and Mastan Dargah Chhak (near Tanishq showroom) from Grinner Hotel Chhak.

8. No vehicle shall be allowed to go towards Buxi Bazaar Chhak from Beparisahi Durga Ghar Chhak and Samaj Office Chhak.

9. No vehicle shall be allowed to go towards Pravat Cinema from Meria Bazaar Bridge.

10. No vehicle shall be allowed to go towards Laxmi Brass Band or Kar Palace.

11. No vehicle shall be allowed to go from Hatipokhari Chhak to Jail Road Chhak.

12. No vehicle shall be allowed to go from Ravenshaw Girls High School to Padhiari Library and Gouri Shankar Park. Similarly, vehicles are not allowed to go towards Gouri Shankar Park and Utkalika Chhak from Dharmasala Chhak.

13. No vehicle shall be allowed to go from High Court Chhak to Choudhury Bazaar via Balu Bazaar Chhak.

14. No vehicle shall be allowed to go towards Purna Sahoo Chhak from Municipality's old gate.

15. No vehicle shall be allowed to go towards Purna Sahoo Chhak from Nandi Sahi.

16. No vehicle shall be allowed to go towards Kathajodi Ring Road from Tala Telenga Bazaar Hanuman Temple via Nrusinghanath Math.

17. No vehicle shall be allowed to go towards Purna Sahoo Chhak from Nandi Sahi via Apananka Hotel Chhak.

18. No vehicle shall be allowed to go towards Purighat Gada on Kathajodi Ring Road from Khannagar Chhak and Blue Lagoon Chhak.

19. Heavy vehicles and passenger buses will not be allowed from Judicial Academy Chhak towards Purighat. They can avail the route through Trisulia or Satichura.

20. Buses (Govt/Private) are not allowed to ply inside the city area during the above-mentioned days.

21. Devotees arriving to witness the Durga Medha immersion can park their vehicles at the following designated parking areas:

a) Parking area near Bellview Square. (2/4-wheelers)

b) Premises of Bidanasi High School. (2/4-wheelers)

c) Christian Padia. (2/4-wheelers)

d) Upper Balijatra Ground. (2/4-wheelers)

e) Parking area in front of Bose Engineering College (Mahanadi Ring Road). (2/4-wheelers)

f) Parking area in front of Kathagola Square (Mahanadi Ring Road). (2/4-wheelers)

g) Parking area in front of Shri Maa Hospital (Mahanadi Ring Road). (2/4-wheelers)

h) Old Puri Bus Stand. (2/4-wheelers)

i) Old Badambadi Bus Stand. (2/4-wheelers)

j) Parking area in front of Mata Math (Mahanadi Ring Road). (2/4-wheelers)

k) Parking area in front of CNBT (Kathajodi Ring Road). (2/4-wheelers)

l) Parking area in front of the petrol pump near CDA Market Complex (College Square). (2-wheelers)

m) Chauliajang Playground Parking Slot. (2/4-wheelers)

n) Lower Bali Jatra Ground Slot. (2/4-wheelers)

o) Sun Shine Playground Parking Slot. (2/4-wheelers)

Notably, the above regulations shall not apply to police, fire brigade, excise, ambulance and any other emergency vehicles. The Twin City Commissionerate Police has requested the general public to plan their routes accordingly.